Method and Apparatus for Selectable Display Mode for Intelligently Enhancing Battery Life
    3.
    发明申请
    Method and Apparatus for Selectable Display Mode for Intelligently Enhancing Battery Life 有权
    用于智能提高电池寿命的可选择显示模式的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20100277454A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-04

    申请号:US12613354

    申请日:2009-11-05

    IPC分类号: G09G5/00

    摘要: A method and system for enhancing the life of a battery within a portable or otherwise battery operated electronic device. The method and system provide selectable display modes, e.g., from color to monochrome, that can be changed in order to enhance the life of the device's battery. The monochrome display mode can be selected by the when the battery level is detected below a predefined threshold. In one embodiment, the electronic device is a hand held computer system with a display device. When the battery level is detected as below a preselected level, a message may be generated on the computer display screen. The display mode can change from color to monochrome thereby saving power because the monochrome display. In one embodiment, color sequential techniques are used to provide a flat panel color display. Within the display, a transreflective layer provides reflective light for monochrome applications. When the battery energy returns to normal levels, the color display mode can be re-entered automatically. It is appreciated that the display mode changes can also be performed automatically if the battery level falls below certain critical levels.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于增加便携式或其他电池供电的电子设备内的电池寿命的方法和系统。 该方法和系统提供可选择的显示模式,例如从颜色到单色,可以改变以提高设备的电池寿命。 当检测到电池电量低于预定阈值时,可以选择单色显示模式。 在一个实施例中,电子设备是具有显示设备的手持式计算机系统。 当检测到电池电量低于预选电平时,可能会在计算机显示屏幕上产生消息。 显示模式可以从颜色变为单色,从而节省电量,因为单色显示。 在一个实施例中,使用颜色顺序技术来提供平板彩色显示器。 在显示器内,透反射层为单色应用提供反射光。 当电池能量恢复到正常水平时,彩色显示模式可以自动重新输入。 应当理解,如果电池电量低于某些临界水平,则也可以自动执行显示模式改变。

    Power sharing between portable computer system and peripheral devices
    4.
    发明授权
    Power sharing between portable computer system and peripheral devices 有权
    便携式计算机系统与外围设备之间的功率共享

    公开(公告)号:US07536572B1

    公开(公告)日:2009-05-19

    申请号:US10967997

    申请日:2004-10-18

    IPC分类号: G06F1/26

    CPC分类号: G06F1/1632 G06F1/263

    摘要: A method and apparatus that allows for controlling operating time of a portable computer system and a peripheral device. A portable computing system that includes a rechargeable power supply and that includes a connection mechanism for coupling to a peripheral device is used to control operating time of the portable computer system and the peripheral device. In one embodiment, a user can choose between maximizing the operating time of the portable computer, maximizing the operating time of the peripheral device, or maximizing the life of the entire system (maximizing the operating time of the portable computer system and the peripheral device). When operating time of the portable computer system is to be maximized, power is sent from the peripheral device to the portable computer system to extend the operating time of the portable computer system. Similarly, when operating time of the peripheral device is to be maximized, power is sent from the rechargeable power supply of the portable computer system to the peripheral device to extend the operating time of the peripheral device. When operating time of the entire system is to be maximized, power is moved such that the operating time for the portable computer system is equal to the operating time of the peripheral device.

    摘要翻译: 一种允许控制便携式计算机系统和外围设备的操作时间的方法和装置。 使用包括可再充电电源并且包括用于耦合到外围设备的连接机构的便携式计算系统来控制便携式计算机系统和外围设备的操作时间。 在一个实施例中,用户可以选择最大化便携式计算机的操作时间,最大化外围设备的操作时间,或最大限度地延长整个系统的使用寿命(最大化便携式计算机系统和外围设备的操作时间) 。 当便携式计算机系统的操作时间最大化时,从外围设备向便携式计算机系统发送电力,以延长便携式计算机系统的操作时间。 类似地,当外围设备的操作时间最大化时,从便携式计算机系统的可再充电电源向外围设备发送电力以延长外围设备的操作时间。 当整个系统的操作时间最大化时,移动功率使得便携式计算机系统的操作时间等于外围设备的操作时间。

    Method and apparatus for user selectable display mode for intelligently enhancing battery life

    公开(公告)号:US06603469B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-08-05

    申请号:US09649999

    申请日:2000-08-28

    IPC分类号: G09G500

    摘要: A method and system for enhancing the life of a battery within a portable or otherwise battery operated electronic device. The method and system provide user selectable display modes, e.g., from color to monochrome, that can be changed in order to enhance the life of the device's battery. The monochrome display mode can be selected by the user when the battery level is detected below a predefined threshold. In one embodiment, the electronic device is a hand held computer system with a display device. When the battery level is detected as below a preselected level, a message is generated on the computer display screen. The message informs the user that the display mode of the screen can be changed to enhance the battery life. If selected, the display mode can change from color to monochrome thereby saving power because the monochrome display does not utilize a back-lighting element. In one embodiment, color sequential techniques are used to provide a flat panel color display. Within the display, a transreflective layer provides reflective light for monochrome applications. When the battery energy returns to normal levels, the color display mode can be re-entered automatically. It is appreciated that the display mode changes can also be performed automatically if the battery level falls below certain critical levels.

    Optical path protection device and method for a railroad track inspection system
    7.
    发明授权
    Optical path protection device and method for a railroad track inspection system 失效
    铁道轨道检查系统的光路保护装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US08345099B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-01

    申请号:US12693143

    申请日:2010-01-25

    IPC分类号: H04N7/18

    摘要: A railroad track inspection system and method for facilitating inspection of a rail component while traveling on the railroad track. The railroad track inspection system includes an optical path protection device for a protective window for optical sensors of an optical inspection system when it becomes contaminated with dirt, dust, mud, grease, and other contaminants that block or obscure an optical path of the sensors. The optical path protection device eliminates the need for a human operator to perform the periodic cleaning of the protective window by using a clear film with an automated advancement mechanism for providing clean film, as needed, for keeping the optical path of the optical sensors unobstructed and clear.

    摘要翻译: 一种铁路轨道检查系统和方法,用于在铁轨上行驶时便于检查轨道部件。 轨道检测系统包括光学检测系统的光学传感器的保护窗口的光路保护装置,当它被灰尘,灰尘,泥土,油脂以及阻挡或模糊传感器的光路的其它污染物污染时。 光路保护装置消除了对操作人员进行定期清洁保护窗的需要,其中使用具有自动前进机构的透明膜,以根据需要提供清洁膜,以保持光学传感器的光路不被阻挡,并且 明确。

    Power sharing between portable computer system and peripheral devices
    8.
    发明授权
    Power sharing between portable computer system and peripheral devices 有权
    便携式计算机系统与外围设备之间的功率共享

    公开(公告)号:US08261109B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-04

    申请号:US13281154

    申请日:2011-10-25

    CPC分类号: G06F1/1632 G06F1/263

    摘要: A peripheral device and a method for operating a peripheral device is disclosed. The peripheral device includes one or more connection mechanisms for coupling to a computing device, a power supply, and a controller. The controller is configured to enable the peripheral device to communicate with the computing device. When the peripheral device is coupled to the computing device, the controller is configured to determine the amount of power remaining in the power supply of the peripheral device, and based at least in part on the amount of power remaining in the power supply of the peripheral device, enable the peripheral device to charge a power supply of the computing device, and enable the peripheral device to receive power from the power supply of the computing device.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于操作外围设备的外围设备和方法。 外围设备包括用于耦合到计算设备,电源和控制器的一个或多个连接机构。 控制器被配置为使外围设备能够与计算设备通信。 当外围设备耦合到计算设备时,控制器被配置为确定外围设备的电源中剩余的功率量,并且至少部分地基于在外围设备的电源中剩余的功率量 设备,使得外围设备对计算设备的电源进行充电,并使外围设备能够从计算设备的电源接收电力。